Smoke and Chickens. Should I move my hens inside?

[Starburst]

Where I am, the air quality is only getting more dangerous, and the smoke is getting worse, so I’m preparing to bring in my chickens.

 

[RoosterWhisperer]

You do that.
We have 40+ chickens, our place would be a MESS

 

[Pullet Press]

Hmm...I imagine they'd just be strutting around the house, popping into the kitchen for some homemade pasta, going down to the bookshelf to explore, pecking my poodles in the nose...

That would be pretty funny to see. Okay, the poodles probably wouldn't like it though.

 

[RoosterWhisperer]

Who's winning? Sorry, I'm not a big sports person, so I probably sound absolutely stupid.

No way, I'm not big into it myself either!
The Hawks are winning either way

 

[Starburst]

Well, I do have some good news regarding the air quality here! It's dropped down to Very Unhealthy.

 

[rosemarythyme]

Yes, that's my problem. The smoke level is 'poor' but the chickens aren't disturbed. I'm worried about long term effects

Unfortunately they'll need to deal with whatever long term effects this might have, no way am I bringing 11 chickens inside the house (it'd be stressful for them and us) and the garage isn't that much better of an option.

Super hazy today but seems to be a little less particulate matter. I'm down to my last couple N95 construction grade masks so wearing those anytime we're out (still gotta clean the coop and walk the dogs). Other than that just trying to stay inside as much as possible.

 

[Sunshine_Chick]

@Starburst how are things today?

 

[Texas Transplant]

Thanks for the link! I'll check it out.

I just gave that post an update a little bit ago, fyi. Chickens have notoriously weak respiratory systems, they need to come inside the garage or house....or as some folks have recommended, hang up wet sheets over their run and the venting in the coop. Good Luck ! I'm in Central Oregon and the AQI is 480 right now

 

[Starburst]

@Starburst how are things today?

Thankfully, the air quality is no longer Dangerous, only Very Unhealthy. On the other hand, one of my chickens is making a sound that she does not normally make. Kind of raspy. The smoke has cleared up a little as well. Supposedly, it's clear skies :

 

[Starburst]

Oh, actually, it's gone back up to Dangerous.